5 of the best signings of 2017 summer transfer window

Modified Dec 27, 2017 18:57 GMT

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#3 Simone Zaza

Zaza in action for Valencia against Real MadridThe fact that Valencia sit at 3rd position in the points table (above the likes of Real Madrid) largely comes down to the brilliant form of Simone Zaza and the tactics of newly appointed manager Marcelino. The striker has had a resurgence of sorts and currently sits at 4th position in the la liga goalscoring charts with already 10 goals to his name. The figure sounds extremely impressive for someone who had below par spells at West Ham and Juventus. — Zaza in action for Valencia against Real Madrid

The fact that Valencia are third in the La Liga (above the likes of Real Madrid and Sevilla) largely boils down to the brilliant form of Simone Zaza and the tactics of newly-appointed manager Marcelino. Zaza has had a resurgence of sorts and currently sits 4th on the La Liga goalscoring charts with 10 goals to his name. The figure is extremely impressive for someone who had below-par spells at West Ham and Juventus.

Moving from Juventus to Valencia for a reported fee of €16 million, Zaza has impressed one and all at the Mestalla with his physicality and hold-up play which allow his fellow strikers to attack more fluently. The icing on the cake came against league minnows Malaga when Zaza surprised everyone by scoring a hattrick in less than 10 minutes, resulting in a 5-0 home win.

Edited by Arvind Sriram